Helping men navigate life’s challenges

Tauawhi Men’s Centre offers a safe space for men to receive support for family violence, addictions, and other issues.

However, like many small organisations, the Tauawhi Trust wants to ensure long-term financial security and sees an endowment fund with Sunrise as a great way to improve sustainability.

“We’re delighted Tauawhi has chosen to seed a fund. We’ve supported them in several projects over the years and believe their mahi has a far-reaching positive impact in our community,” says Glenda Stokes, Sunrise Executive Officer.

The experienced team at Tauawhi offer tailored programmes and counselling services, ensuring individuals receive the guidance and support they need to navigate life’s challenges. They have a vision of ‘creating a community of caring men,’ and from within

Tauawhi, this means the men who enter are ‘embraced’ with manaakitanga and introduced to an environment where they can begin and continue their change journey.

“We look forward to the ongoing partnership with Sunrise, allowing us to continue providing support to the men and whanau of Te Tairāwhiti,” says Tim Marshall, Tauawhi Kaihautu/Co- Ordinator.

Tim says they are working towards a holistic response in meeting the men’s needs through innovative peer support and community outreach. Tauawhi Whare Ahuru, a timeout space for men who are struggling to maintain a violence-free lifestyle, was opened late last year as part of their outreach services.

“It takes a different approach to addressing family harm. If it’s the man who is being unsafe towards his family, it makes more sense for him to come away so that his whānau can stay where they are,” says Tim.

Any donation made to Tauawhi Men’s Centre Endowment Fund will support them both now and for years to come. To actively support their endowment fund with a donation, click here.